Access to more settlement services, easier family reunification and safety are among the myriad reasons refugees tend to stay where they settle in the Maritimes, writes Kelly Toughill. Said Akbar Sadat knows the exact date that he arrived in Canada: November 22, 2007. Rupesh Dhungana also knows his landing date, … Read more

We received an overwhelming response to sponsor almost 800 privately sponsored refugees this year. This is 8 times as many sponsorship spots IRCC allocated to ISANS. ISANS’ current allocation is for 98 spots.

A qualitative study that offers an in-depth exploration of our innovative one-to-one language and cultural training program, English in the Workplace (EWP). Drawing on the experiences and perspectives of 30 EWP participants, Dr. Catherine Bryan and Lauren Matheson provide a robust account of the Program and its potential benefits, while … Read more

ISANS is proud to launch Pathways to Possibility – our 2018-2019 Annual Report website. Each newcomer’s journey is unique, and ISANS provides the pathways towards possibility to help them achieve their goals. We empower immigrants to shape their skills through responsive programs and services delivered on a continuum. Pathways to Possibility … Read more

The sky was grey but the streets were yellow on Sunday afternoon as more than 250 participants marched from the Garrison Grounds to the Halifax Central Library for the sixth annual Walk with Refugees for a Stronger Canada. New Nova Scotians and life long Nova Scotians took to the streets … Read more

Big or small, we all have a role to play to help shape our world for the better. ISANS has partnered with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees on their 2 Billion Kilometres To Safety Campaign. The campaign challenges individuals across the globe to walk, run, or cycle two … Read more

Thirty-six children aged three to five walked across the “stage” at Bethany United Church on Friday, May 31, as they graduated from the Home Instructions for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Program with their families. After the distribution of certificates, the children had fun taking part in activities like face … Read more

More than 700 people from 63 countries attended this year’s (Im)migrant Health and Wellness Forum, hosted in partnership by the (Im)migrant Health and Wellness Network and ISANS on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Halifax Forum’s Multipurpose Centre. “There was something in the air,” said Zrinka Seles-Vranjes, Coordinator of ISANS … Read more

From June 6-9, members of the ISANS community will volunteer at and run in this year’s Blue Nose Marathon presented by Scotiabank. Below are profiles of three of our runners. Be sure to cheer them on as they compete over the weekend! You can support the runners here. All funds … Read more

Credential recognition can be a major barrier for immigrants to enter the labour market. The cost associated with getting credentials recognized is often prohibitive and can affect newcomers eventual inclusion in their chosen field. The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF), launched April 1, 2019, is a community-based micro-loan program … Read more

We are still thinking about the great insights our keynote speaker and panelists shared at The Spirit of Volunteering event that took place Thursday, April 11. Keynote speaker Lindell Smith shared his story as a young man in Halifax’s North End. For him, volunteering really started when he noticed things … Read more

ISANS CEO Jennifer Watts and book participant Habiba Cooper-Diallo visited Global News Morning to talk about the launch of Making Waves and the long-term benefits of immigration. Watch their interview below!